Words / B1

LAHST-ing/ˈlɑːstɪŋ/

Lasting means continuing for a long time: lasting damage; a lasting peace. Last is the verb/adjective (already in the dictionary). Permanent is stronger; temporary is an opposite flavour. Damp: lasting damage to a school roof.

Meaning

Continuing for a long time.

Examples

• “Damp left lasting damage to the school roof.”
• “The inquiry hoped for lasting change, not a one-week campaign.”

Good to know

lasting damage / change / effect. Stronger: permanent. Opposite flavour: temporary. Verb: last. Housing / public inquiries.

Near in meaning

permanent

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